The price tag on a golf ball in 1975 read $0.20, and the price tag on a golf ball in 2005 read $2.00 . The CPI in 1975 was 52.3, and the CPI in 2005 was 191.3 . In 1975 dollars, a 1975 golf ball cost $0.20 and a 2005 golf ball cost

a. $0.55, so golf balls were cheaper in 1975.
b. $0.55, so golf balls were cheaper in 2005.
c. $7.32, so golf balls were cheaper in 1975.
d. $7.32, so golf balls were cheaper in 2005.

a

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